What is with the Destination Guide?
It's been broken for a while - I can't seem to search by category and like most things, you don't realize how much you like something until it's gone!
The other day I logged in and rejoiced when I was clicked my chosen category (because I try every single day!) and it actually worked! I should have known it was too good to be true....
I miss the viewer I had when I first came into this world....everything was so much simpler then. The good old days. ;)
Blessings,
Moirae
Sunday, December 19, 2010
New Years Rez-olutions!!!
In January of 2011 I will be 5 months old (which seems so young!) and yet I have spent so much time here that it feels more like 5 years!
When I first re-emerged I wasn't exactly sure what this life would hold for me and so far I'm happy to discover that I'm really enjoying myself! I've found a lot to keep me occupied however there are a few things I've wanted to do more of and with the New Year on it's way I figured I'd take the time to write up a few "Rez-olutions"! I've kept the list short so that is it somewhat attainable. So without further adieu...*ahem*
1. Be More Social!!!
For so many people Second Life is a very social activity. I've read a lot of blogs with accounts of friendships and relationships that clearly run deeper than the typed word. I have to admit the idea of a relationship in SL is a bit scary (as is it in RL...*sigh*) however I can't help but think that without at least trying to connect to this social side of life, I am somehow missing out. I am going to try to meet more people and do a much better job of keeping in touch with those that I've met so far.
2. Attend Regular Mediations at Kannonji
Discovering Kannoji opened my mind to a whole other side of SL - one I never expected to find but was so happy I did! I have long wanted to explore Buddhism and have felt that it's a natural direction for me. I'd really like to take advantage of this most amazing resource!
3. Find someone to speak French with!
Eventually I'd like to use voice with someone (to really practice the rrrroll of my rrrrr's!) but I'm a little too shy at the present moment. :) I was in french immersion for many years and would really love to brush up on my francais. I'd really like to find a native french speaker who would like to practice their english - a little SL exchange student program. :)
When I first re-emerged I wasn't exactly sure what this life would hold for me and so far I'm happy to discover that I'm really enjoying myself! I've found a lot to keep me occupied however there are a few things I've wanted to do more of and with the New Year on it's way I figured I'd take the time to write up a few "Rez-olutions"! I've kept the list short so that is it somewhat attainable. So without further adieu...*ahem*
***Moirae's New Years Rezolutions for 2011***
1. Be More Social!!!
For so many people Second Life is a very social activity. I've read a lot of blogs with accounts of friendships and relationships that clearly run deeper than the typed word. I have to admit the idea of a relationship in SL is a bit scary (as is it in RL...*sigh*) however I can't help but think that without at least trying to connect to this social side of life, I am somehow missing out. I am going to try to meet more people and do a much better job of keeping in touch with those that I've met so far.
2. Attend Regular Mediations at Kannonji
Discovering Kannoji opened my mind to a whole other side of SL - one I never expected to find but was so happy I did! I have long wanted to explore Buddhism and have felt that it's a natural direction for me. I'd really like to take advantage of this most amazing resource!
3. Find someone to speak French with!
Eventually I'd like to use voice with someone (to really practice the rrrroll of my rrrrr's!) but I'm a little too shy at the present moment. :) I was in french immersion for many years and would really love to brush up on my francais. I'd really like to find a native french speaker who would like to practice their english - a little SL exchange student program. :)
***
I know it's a little early but I've always been inspired by the energy of a New Year. Maybe I will think of a few more things to add to the list. Or ways I can go about achieving my goals!
Blessings for the rest of 2010 and beyond!
Moirae
Saturday, December 18, 2010
To Be Or Not To Be
Lately I've been considering membership in SL......
How many of you are members?
I can't decide if it's really the way to go. When I was searching for a house I went so far as calculating the monthly membership fee vs. the average monthly cost of the homes I was looking at. I'm still renting my skybox so I guess you know what my findings were!
What are the other perks? The prim limits for the houses aren't bad...better than what I have now. A weekly allowance isn't bad either especially considering I've spent the last few months investing in the major purchases. I wonder what this adults only continent, "Zindra" is like?
I'm a bit of a commitment phobe (to say the least!) so this is a major decision for me. *winks*
Are you a member?
Let me know what you think!
Blessings,
Moirae
How many of you are members?
I can't decide if it's really the way to go. When I was searching for a house I went so far as calculating the monthly membership fee vs. the average monthly cost of the homes I was looking at. I'm still renting my skybox so I guess you know what my findings were!
What are the other perks? The prim limits for the houses aren't bad...better than what I have now. A weekly allowance isn't bad either especially considering I've spent the last few months investing in the major purchases. I wonder what this adults only continent, "Zindra" is like?
I'm a bit of a commitment phobe (to say the least!) so this is a major decision for me. *winks*
Are you a member?
Let me know what you think!
Blessings,
Moirae
Wednesday, December 15, 2010
The Kids Aren't Alright.
Having just agreed upon the new Terms & Conditions regarding age requirements for SL, I decided I would finally post my feelings on children being in Second Life.
I hesitated to post about it for a long time because I believe to "live and let live". Just because I don't like or don't understand something doesn't mean that I can't accept it. An it harm none, do what ye will. I'm a believer!
I understand that child characters provide a different creative outlet, lend themselves to different role play storylines and (with romantic relationships being such a huge part of the SL experience) are a natural progression for people who want to take their relationship/family to another level. I get all that.
Unfortunately, I think it's a slippery slope that I personally don't want to go anywhere near.
I don't like it. That goes for child avatars being controlled by adults and people playing the game that are under the age of 18. I'm sorry to offend anyone but that was my first reaction upon seeing a child in world for the first time (in an adults only region of course) and my feelings haven't changed.
The first time I ever spoke a child avatar, I felt like a total creep even though all I did was reply that her outfit was also "very pretty". That's it! It just felt wrong. With everything we (as adults) know about the Internet and how vulnerable children are here, it just doesn't seem right to involve them in the game.
I am openly critical of the decision to allow users 13 years of age and over in the game. With the obvious understanding that where there's a will there's a way I don't think we need to make it easier for real children to become caught up in the make believe world that adults create.
I will post more on this another time, I just needed to put that out there. Mostly just to open the discussion....what do y'all think?
I am always open to creative, thought-provoking communication and welcome your comments any time! :)
Blessings as always,
~Moirae
I hesitated to post about it for a long time because I believe to "live and let live". Just because I don't like or don't understand something doesn't mean that I can't accept it. An it harm none, do what ye will. I'm a believer!
I understand that child characters provide a different creative outlet, lend themselves to different role play storylines and (with romantic relationships being such a huge part of the SL experience) are a natural progression for people who want to take their relationship/family to another level. I get all that.
Unfortunately, I think it's a slippery slope that I personally don't want to go anywhere near.
I don't like it. That goes for child avatars being controlled by adults and people playing the game that are under the age of 18. I'm sorry to offend anyone but that was my first reaction upon seeing a child in world for the first time (in an adults only region of course) and my feelings haven't changed.
The first time I ever spoke a child avatar, I felt like a total creep even though all I did was reply that her outfit was also "very pretty". That's it! It just felt wrong. With everything we (as adults) know about the Internet and how vulnerable children are here, it just doesn't seem right to involve them in the game.
I am openly critical of the decision to allow users 13 years of age and over in the game. With the obvious understanding that where there's a will there's a way I don't think we need to make it easier for real children to become caught up in the make believe world that adults create.
I will post more on this another time, I just needed to put that out there. Mostly just to open the discussion....what do y'all think?
I am always open to creative, thought-provoking communication and welcome your comments any time! :)
Blessings as always,
~Moirae
Monday, December 13, 2010
Back from Reality.
It started like a little snowball that gradually grew and grew. It grew so big that it over came me and eventually had it's way.
RL can be like that sometimes.
I think I've managed to make my escape back to SL....for now.
There is so much catching up to do! Stay tuned for a flurry of frenzied posts....
~Blessings
Moirae
RL can be like that sometimes.
I think I've managed to make my escape back to SL....for now.
There is so much catching up to do! Stay tuned for a flurry of frenzied posts....
~Blessings
Moirae
Sunday, November 7, 2010
Attaching Multiple Objects with Viewer 2.2 - ADD is the new WEAR
It has occured to me that I have a tendancy to ramble on so if you really want to get to the point of this post, scroll down to the last paragraph. Possibly even the PS. *giggles*
One good thing about all the changes in Second Life is that it makes a fairly new faerie feel like a veteran with all that I've seen in 3 months! I can't imagine the differences those who've been around for years have seen!
Previously I had figured out how to attach multiple objects to the same point because a bow for your hair just ain't that cute if you can't wear the hair to go with it! Bald is beautiful but in a world where anything is possible, I'd like to reserve that option thank you very much. *adjusts hairdo'*
The old method required searching some kind of "multipleobjects" setting under the debug menu. Worked great! Enable it and attach away. Good times.
After my recent inventory fiasco I had uninstalled SL and downloaded the new viewer, 2.2. So far so good (I haven't even looked at the beta version...I'm all about the babysteps!) until I "detached all" and then realized that I wasn't able to wear all the gadgets I normally prowl around in! I can wear hair and other things in the same place but my HUDS just didn't want to co-exist. It was pick or choose time again - wtf? So I remembered my recent SL resuscitation and realized that my settings had probably (obviously) defaulted. Fine.
Only.....there was no more "multipleobjects" bug thingy!!!
Sure enough, google around, discover that this hidden little gem is gone for good. *pouts*
So, there is a lot of info out there on attaching multiple objects. Some videos seem waaaaaaaaay too complicated. As far as I can tell, all you have to do is right click the object from your inventory and instead of wear it, you "ADD" it.
Problem solved! :)
Blessings,
Moirae
PS.....I've been playing around and it doesn't seem that bad. But if you find yourself having problems, try this "add" button!
One good thing about all the changes in Second Life is that it makes a fairly new faerie feel like a veteran with all that I've seen in 3 months! I can't imagine the differences those who've been around for years have seen!
Previously I had figured out how to attach multiple objects to the same point because a bow for your hair just ain't that cute if you can't wear the hair to go with it! Bald is beautiful but in a world where anything is possible, I'd like to reserve that option thank you very much. *adjusts hairdo'*
The old method required searching some kind of "multipleobjects" setting under the debug menu. Worked great! Enable it and attach away. Good times.
After my recent inventory fiasco I had uninstalled SL and downloaded the new viewer, 2.2. So far so good (I haven't even looked at the beta version...I'm all about the babysteps!) until I "detached all" and then realized that I wasn't able to wear all the gadgets I normally prowl around in! I can wear hair and other things in the same place but my HUDS just didn't want to co-exist. It was pick or choose time again - wtf? So I remembered my recent SL resuscitation and realized that my settings had probably (obviously) defaulted. Fine.
Only.....there was no more "multipleobjects" bug thingy!!!
Sure enough, google around, discover that this hidden little gem is gone for good. *pouts*
So, there is a lot of info out there on attaching multiple objects. Some videos seem waaaaaaaaay too complicated. As far as I can tell, all you have to do is right click the object from your inventory and instead of wear it, you "ADD" it.
Problem solved! :)
Blessings,
Moirae
PS.....I've been playing around and it doesn't seem that bad. But if you find yourself having problems, try this "add" button!
Saturday, November 6, 2010
Inventory Issues - Advice when panicking over inventory loss.
They're back. *triple checks*
Yes! They've come home! All of my lovely little goodies. YAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! *happy dance*
*knocks on wood*
When the problem started I had posted for help but then deleted the post when I cleared my cache and things "appeared" to be ok. I should have known not to celebrate too soon.
At first it was 4 folders missing items. The only things that remained in these folders were items that were saved as part of an "outfit". I went to the secondlife wiki (again, it was full of outdated information! Grrrrr.) and tried all the tricks. From the majority of the responses in the forums a simple clearing of the cache normally works. Most of the time.
If, like me, you've tried everything and still nothing - TRY THIS!!!!!
Normally, you clear you cache as follows: Advanced > Clear Group Cache
THE ADDITIONAL STEP THAT HELPED ME WAS THIS: Me > Preferences > Privacy > Clear History
I am trying not to get too excited but for now, things seem to be ok on the homefront. Now I am going to research how to back up my inventory. I'm not sure if this is possible....but I'll find out!
What a day!
Blessings,
Moirae
Yes! They've come home! All of my lovely little goodies. YAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! *happy dance*
*knocks on wood*
When the problem started I had posted for help but then deleted the post when I cleared my cache and things "appeared" to be ok. I should have known not to celebrate too soon.
At first it was 4 folders missing items. The only things that remained in these folders were items that were saved as part of an "outfit". I went to the secondlife wiki (again, it was full of outdated information! Grrrrr.) and tried all the tricks. From the majority of the responses in the forums a simple clearing of the cache normally works. Most of the time.
If, like me, you've tried everything and still nothing - TRY THIS!!!!!
Normally, you clear you cache as follows: Advanced > Clear Group Cache
THE ADDITIONAL STEP THAT HELPED ME WAS THIS: Me > Preferences > Privacy > Clear History
I am trying not to get too excited but for now, things seem to be ok on the homefront. Now I am going to research how to back up my inventory. I'm not sure if this is possible....but I'll find out!
What a day!
Blessings,
Moirae
Inventory Issues - help?!
Ok. Something is definitely going on.
I thought all was well when I cleared my cache, relogged and waited 5 minutes for my inventory to load fully. I checked the one hair and one wing folder where I knew items were missing and they had returned! Thankfully.
I later discovered I have another hair/wing folder that is missing items! The only ones that remain are those that happen to be part of a saved "outfit".
To make matters worse - the hair that I recovered yesterday is now gone again!!!!
What is going on?!
Yesterday I deleted a good 1,000 items and now have a total of approx 8,000 items.
If anyone can give me any tips on how to back inventory up or make things reappear I'd be forever grateful!!!!!!
Worried blessings,
Moirae
I thought all was well when I cleared my cache, relogged and waited 5 minutes for my inventory to load fully. I checked the one hair and one wing folder where I knew items were missing and they had returned! Thankfully.
I later discovered I have another hair/wing folder that is missing items! The only ones that remain are those that happen to be part of a saved "outfit".
To make matters worse - the hair that I recovered yesterday is now gone again!!!!
What is going on?!
Yesterday I deleted a good 1,000 items and now have a total of approx 8,000 items.
If anyone can give me any tips on how to back inventory up or make things reappear I'd be forever grateful!!!!!!
Worried blessings,
Moirae
Friday, November 5, 2010
Fancy Feet
True to form, I spent all afternoon deciding which of the Stiletto Moody styles I wanted to buy - it's so hard to decide!
I had seen a picture of the "Katherine" in Midnight and even though there are so many other beautiful shoes, I ended up going with my first choice. After all that! And practical as I am, even at 70% off (see my previous post regarding the sale) I had to get them in black so they would match more outfits! *giggles*
Here they are! I also purchased the add-on with the tattoos, charm bracelets and polish colors which was also 70% off. Even with the discount, these are without a doubt the most expensive shoes I own. Proudly. *smiles*
One thing I love about spending some extra coin is the extra-good service you get for it! (Most of the time.) At Stiletto Moody you can have items "redelivered" if you've purchased them before and have lost them for whatever reason. This was not only a nice benefit but almost became a life-saver when I returned home to unpack and realized a good chunk of my inventory was gone! Panic ensued. After several relogs, a couple of restarts and a little bit of googling I tried clearing my group cache and thank Buddha - my stuff returned! Whew!
Each shoe also comes with a notecard that explains how to best wear your new shoes. They come in 3 sizes and you can resize the ankles and change the skintone to match your own. Awesome! They have some really decent default shades but the best part is that you can tweak them to match the exact color of your own skin!
There is something called an "RGB" and it's a number (ie...123-456-789) that is designated to a particular shade (pardon my amateur lingo!). I was a little frustrated that 99% of the information on secondlife.com pertains to the old viewers and the ability to find your RGB seems to have disappeared with Viewer 2.0. You used to be able to find this "show color under cursor" thingy but that seems to have gone away.
But you can still do it! Here's a tip - take a picture and use a personal program to get the color. If you're not sure exactly how to do that with what you've got, I found a sweet little FREE download that serves the purpose perfectly. Download http://www.linxexplorer.com/colorpicker.html and get your personal RGB so you can match your feet to your legs. What a concept! *laughs*
I probably won't be wearing these a lot but they are great party shoes! And on that note, I'm heading out for a night on the town - I feel like dancing!
Blessings,
Moirae
I had seen a picture of the "Katherine" in Midnight and even though there are so many other beautiful shoes, I ended up going with my first choice. After all that! And practical as I am, even at 70% off (see my previous post regarding the sale) I had to get them in black so they would match more outfits! *giggles*
Here they are! I also purchased the add-on with the tattoos, charm bracelets and polish colors which was also 70% off. Even with the discount, these are without a doubt the most expensive shoes I own. Proudly. *smiles*
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| Stiletto Moody Bare "Katherine" in Black. (Still trying to get my skin matched perfectly!) |
Each shoe also comes with a notecard that explains how to best wear your new shoes. They come in 3 sizes and you can resize the ankles and change the skintone to match your own. Awesome! They have some really decent default shades but the best part is that you can tweak them to match the exact color of your own skin!
There is something called an "RGB" and it's a number (ie...123-456-789) that is designated to a particular shade (pardon my amateur lingo!). I was a little frustrated that 99% of the information on secondlife.com pertains to the old viewers and the ability to find your RGB seems to have disappeared with Viewer 2.0. You used to be able to find this "show color under cursor" thingy but that seems to have gone away.
But you can still do it! Here's a tip - take a picture and use a personal program to get the color. If you're not sure exactly how to do that with what you've got, I found a sweet little FREE download that serves the purpose perfectly. Download http://www.linxexplorer.com/colorpicker.html and get your personal RGB so you can match your feet to your legs. What a concept! *laughs*
I probably won't be wearing these a lot but they are great party shoes! And on that note, I'm heading out for a night on the town - I feel like dancing!
Blessings,
Moirae
A Fae's Right to Shoes - SALE ALERT!
Love at first sight. Not with someone.....but with something.
Look at this shoe!!!
How am I only just finding Stiletto Moody now? I would complain except that today, the day I stumbled across the most amazing footwear I have ever seen, the store is have a 70% OFF SALE!!!!!!!!
Kick off those old clunkers and race on over to the store http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Stiletto%20Moody%20BARE/78/35/45 for your chance to get a super luxurious item (they are NOT cheap at regular price) for a steal of a price! The sale is on for 3 days only and I have no idea when it started. There is no time to waste!
I haven't decided which of these beauties I will call my own yet but it has occurred to me that I can purchase 3 for the price of 1 so you never know what I'll come home with! I rarely wear shoes like this but these creations are a must-have for any collection and with this sale going on - it's the perfect time to grab a pair!
You know what they say....if the shoe fits, buy it in every color! ;)
Blessings,
Moirae
Look at this shoe!!!
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| Just one of the many amazing styles! |
How am I only just finding Stiletto Moody now? I would complain except that today, the day I stumbled across the most amazing footwear I have ever seen, the store is have a 70% OFF SALE!!!!!!!!
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| Shoes for everyone! You must join the group and have the tag active at time of purchase. |
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| Look at all the options! I'm getting this add-on for sure! |
You know what they say....if the shoe fits, buy it in every color! ;)
Blessings,
Moirae
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